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Few pics from the fire that occurred on this site today. Toronto fire says the block that went up was still under construction and thankfully no occupants. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/large-townhouse-fire-downsview-park-smoke-toronto-1.5830062

The realignment serves no purpose, other than opening up park space for development. So many other plots along Kingston that would be far more worthy of redevelopment. The city should be ashamed if they even consider this for more than a second.

Very little online, except for this one NY Times article that talks about the financial fall out when the deal got canceled. https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/30/business/gm-canada-files-insurance-claim.html But without firing up the old microfiche machine - I’m leaving the rest to bar room...

You stumbled upon a unique piece of automotive Canadian history. The famous 1981 Canadian built "Iraqibu". GM had a contract in 1981 to build 25000 Chevy Mailbu's taxi's for Iraq. because of sanctions the production was done in Oshawa, and the cars shipped from the port of Halifax... things...

Stab proof, not bullet proof... This neighborhood is gentrifying

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/quick-thinking-resident-leads-neighbours-to-safety/article957048/ Interesting article on why the former building was knocked down... Looking at a 2007 Streetview you can see the two main floor units were occupied by same tavern. I bet someone though...

Something about the choice of stock people in this picture rubs me the wrong way.....

Probably bringing 2 shifts of workers through today - the scheduling logistics must be a nightmare.

Drive by shootings from the train

Lights!!! The current construction crew is making decent progress

Sadly I have to say this bridge is not heated - I cross it daily... no forced air ducts, no overhead radiant and no in floor.... I really wish it was heated - they could have easily installed overhead NG radiant heaters in the ticket vending area.

Anyone have information on the status of this project? Has it gone bust or been caught up in red tape? I have a soft spot for this neighborhood,. and was looking forward to seeing a good end result...

Drove by late last night - no action to report. No equipment no excavation no construction offices. Just a lonely porta John.

Taken today

Taken today

Taken yesterday

Taken today from the mid 40's at FCP,